Recommendations from House Rural Development Council Passed by General Assembly in 2018 Legislative Session
Rural Development Council to Meet in Blue Ridge in May as 2018 Meetings Begin
House Passes Bills to Spur Rural Economic Growth
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bills 887 and 951, measures aimed at spurring economic growth in rural Georgia and products of the House Rural Development Council. HB 887 would establish the Georgia Communications Services Tax Act, and HB 951 would create the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation.
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Commission on Transit Governance & Funding. This commission, which was created during the recent legislative session by House Resolution 848, will study Georgia’s transit needs and analyze ways for the state to adequately plan and provide for those needs.
Speaker Ralston Announces Members of the House Rural Development Council
ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) today announced the members of the House Rural Development Council. This council, which was created during the recent legislative session, will work with rural communities to find ways to encourage economic growth.
Rep. Paulette Rakestraw Named Vice Chairman of House Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee on Film & Entertainment
ATLANTA – State Representative Tom Taylor (R-Dunwoody), Chairman of the House Economic Development Subcommittee on Film and Entertainment, recently named Rep. Paulette Rakestraw (R-Powder Springs) as Vice Chairman of the subcommittee. This subcommittee was created to consider legislation that will continue to promote the state of Georgia as a destination location for film, video gaming …